Remembering Oscar-nominated James Caan with his 10 iconic roles

Hollywood actor James Edmund Caan, known to movie fans as the hotheaded Sonny Corleone of “The Godfather”, died on Wednesday evening at age 82, his family said in a statement on Thursday.

His career spanned six decades and included a broad range of other roles in movies from psychological thriller "Misery" to comedy "Elf."

In honour of the late actor, here are 10 of Caan’s most unforgettable movies:

“El Dorado” (1966)

“Brian’s Song” (1971)

"The Godfather” (1972)

“The Gambler” (1974)

“Rollerball” (1975)

“Thief” (1981)

“Misery” (1990)

“Honeymoon in Vegas” (1992)

“Bottle Rocket” (1996)

“Elf” (2003)